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Amok vs Frenzied - What's the difference?

amok | frenzied |

As an adverb amok

is out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.

As a noun amok

is one who runs amok; in malay and moro/philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.

As an adjective frenzied is

in a state of hurry, panic or wild activity.

amok

English

Alternative forms

* amuck, amock

Adverb

(wikipedia amok) (en adverb)
  • Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous
  • In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

    • Usage notes

    Almost exclusively used in the phrase run amok.

    Derived terms

    *

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who runs amok; in Malay and Moro/Philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    frenzied

    English

    Alternative forms

    * phrenzied (chiefly archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a state of hurry, panic or wild activity.
    • Preparations for the president's arrival made for a frenzied week.

    See also

    * frenzy